2025-02-28
metamask.io/news/metamask-roadmap-2025
MetaMask, the popular self-custodial
crypto wallet, has announced major updates, including support for Bitcoin (BTC)
and Solana (SOL) and a long-term plan to eliminate gas fees.
These developments are part of the
company's roadmap aimed at improving user experience and making Web3 more
accessible.
For the first time, MetaMask will
expand beyond Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) chains, integrating Solana in May
2025, followed by Bitcoin in the third quarter (Q3) of this year.
These allows MetaMask users to interact
with the Solana and Bitcoin ecosystems without needing separate wallets.
MetaMask has introduced gas-included
swaps, enabling users to swap tokens while paying fees in the token they are
swapping.
Soon, this feature will extend to all
transactions, allowing users to pay gas fees with any token they hold. The
company’s long-term goal is to completely eliminate gas fees for all users.
"We believe we can eliminate gas
as a user-facing concern in nearly all interactions," MetaMask
stated in a blog post.
MetaMask is also rolling out several
updates to enhance usability:
MetaMask Expands to the Physical World
with Crypto Card
MetaMask has also introduced the MetaMask
Card, which allows users to spend crypto at millions of merchants worldwide
through Mastercard's payment network.
Competing with Phantom and Rabby
The move to support Solana comes as
MetaMask looks to compete with Phantom and Rabby, two wallets that have gained
popularity due to the 2024 memecoin boom on the Solana network.
With its strong security features and
broad multi-chain support, MetaMask aims to reclaim its dominance in the crypto
wallet market.
These updates will be rolled out
throughout 2025, with Bitcoin support arriving in Q3 and Solana integration
starting in May.
